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K409 TDX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 TDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 156,739 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 156,293 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 154,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 153,125 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 150,378 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 145,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 145,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 140,215 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEAL STARTING TO LEAK.

Fail 15 Sep 2006 140,215 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT HUB OIL SEAL STARTING TO LEAK.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 134,424 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K409 TDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K409 TDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K409 TDX registered?

K409 TDX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K409 TDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K409 TDX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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